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The week in review
Pharmacists gathered on both sides of the country this week to learn about the latest issues affecting the profession, including new abilities in different jurisdictions In Sydney, the PSA held …
Decision delivered on IT entitlements dispute
Fred IT wins PharmX/Corum appeal after multi-year legal battle relating to entitlements Pharmacy technology company Fred IT has won its appeal against PharmX, which means it will need be repaid …
Liver injury warning
The TGA has advised that Medicines and herbal supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta (Garcinia cambogia) or hydroxycitric acid (HCA) may cause liver injury in rare cases “We have become aware of …
Contraception pilot welcomed and criticised
Pilot welcomed, though doctors complain about “good retail politics” The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the commencement of the Queensland Community Pharmacy Hormonal Contraception Pilot, which it says will …
WA pharmacy to take next steps
Western Australia’s health minister announces an expanded role for community pharmacists, informed by pilot programs from around the country Amber-Jade Sanderson addressed more than 500 delegates at the Pharmacy WA …
Too-cold fridge prompts email to patients
A pharmacy has emailed some of its patients, advising that a flu vaccine it provided them was stored at the wrong temperature The Townsville Bulletin reports that Daniel Jeffery, manager/pharmacist …
The top 10
Fraud, mergers, vapes and 60-day outcomes: what has caught our readers attention over the previous month? These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website from 10 July …
Tassie joins pharmacist-led RSV jab revolution
A leading pharmacist has again called for vaccine harmonisation following the Tasmanian decision Tasmania has become Australia’s fifth jurisdiction to allow pharmacist-led respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, following a change to …
New Australian community pharmacy Standard launched
Standards Australia has released the updated AS 85000:2024 Australian Community Pharmacy Standard This revision sets a new benchmark for quality accreditation in community pharmacies, ensuring patient safety and alignment with …
‘We can recognise that experience and make sure it’s rewarded’
Should aged care onsite pharmacists have their years of experience graded and remunerated accordingly, like teachers? Since the onsite pharmacists initiative was announced, the profession has been eyeing it with …
IV supply ‘constrained throughout 2024’
Pharmacists are calling for local manufacturing to help reduce shortages, as the TGA issues guidance on IV fluids The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has highlighted the shortage of …
Leading pharmacist tapped for climate role
Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris has been selected to be part of an expert advisory group to provide advice on reducing the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health …